Customer Reviews

Rating:
Excellent wetsuit, men/small
Reviewer:
cnenov
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I am 59", 150 lbs and the small size fit perfectly. It was not too difficult to put on, and felt very comfortable under water. Combined with the Ocean Quest 7/5 hood, 7mm boots, and 5mm gloves I did not feel cold during two back-to-back dives at 55 ft, 61F at surface, 63F at depth, 45 min each.

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Rating:
ocean quest 7 mm wetsuit
Reviewer:
Jack T.
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Thank you for the great deal.... looking forward to using this suit in I the Wyoming lakes and fresh waters where ever we travel.... product shipped and arrived even quicker than expected. ...looking at the website and deals weekly

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Wetsuit package
Reviewer:
Miichael Dexter
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This is my first wetsuit and over all package is great although I did have to return the suit and exchange it for a 2XL. The exchange process was vvery easy and quick. Iam diabetic and so must be concerned about fit and such things and this wetsuit package fits the bill just fine. The boots were a little soft in the soles, but I fixed that by upgrading to the 8mm Thug boot which is just like putting on my street boots.

Questions and Answers

fran567ma:

I am 245 and 6 0" what size wet suit do I need?

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello, when you are sizing a wetsuit or dive skin. The two most important measurements are going to be your chest/bust and waist. Height is a secondary measurement and weight is the last measurement you take into account.

Kalen:

I am going to college at UNCW this fall and I love paddle boarding, buggy boarding, and would like to attempt to learn how to surf. I am looking for a wetsuit that will keep me warm in the cooler months (October,march,April ) and also be comfortable and flattering.

Bill(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

This suit is a good choice.

John:

Is it reasonable to expect that there is equipment, reasonably priced, able to provide comfort for hours at 33-36 deg F?

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello John, for that water temp I would suggest a drysuit. 7mm suits are designed for temps from 45-65 degree.

Kasper:

Hi, I am looking for a budget friendly wetsuit for surfing, in waters of c. 5-15degrees celsius. And I want to avoid getting cold, even after 4 hours of surf.
Is this good enough or would I need thicker and could that get too warm in the sun as well?
Cheers

Bob(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

You would be hard pressed to find thicker. The 7mm Superstretch material would be perfect for your temperatures when in the water, but when out of the water sitting on your board in the sun could be quite warm.

Olga:

Im going thru chemo and they place a pick line in my arm. The doctor doesnt want me to get my arm wet, but I love kayaking, paddle boarding and Im attempting to surf. Will this be a good choice to stay dry? or is there anything else that will be better for me?
Thanks,

Bill(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Unfortunately all of the suits we carry will allow water into them.

Kasper:

Hi,
Also a question about which size to choose, as I am 63" and fairly thin:
Waist: 34"
Chest: 39"
Weight: 175pounds
Cheers

Bob(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

The waist and chest are always going to be your 2 most important measurements with height being the next after those. Weight is typically only useful for tipping the scales one way or another between sizes. Based on your sizing, I'd put you into a size Medium.

John:

Re: Ocean Quest 7 mm
I will be diving and snorkling in Penobscot Bay ME in waters that vary from 40 degrees to 50 degrees. I believe that this suit would be appropriate. Am I correct.
Secondly, are booties and gloves the same thickness?
Will 7mm still allow me flexibility to swim freely.
John Maher

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

David:

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello David, this would be a great suit for diving year round on the west coast.

David:

I live in Corona. Can I send my wife down to Irvine on Dec. 31st to try on a wetsuit?

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello David, yes we are open till 2pm today and closed on 1/1/2014 and will be back to normal hours on 1/2/2014 Mon-Sat from 10am to 6pm PST.

David:

darrick, thanks. what size should i get?
63" height, 36" chest, 36" waist (i think), 170 lbs. the current wetsuit size only goes through a womens large so im not sure if that will fit an xl may be too long?

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello David, she can try on a size Large.

Gasha:

Hi, my husband and I would like to extend our swimming season outdoors, in our pool, for health reasons. Someone suggested wetsuit, and we know its not what people usually use them for. Would you comment on that please? Water temp is never less then 40F and outdoor is around 40-50.
Very much looking forward to your answer.Thanks!

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Gasha, yes a wetsuit would help extend your swimming season. But if you are using this for swimming I would suggest a 5mm thickness. If you go with a 7mm suit you will not have the flex in the areas you need to swim.

kale:

hey, is this suit semi-dry?
my height is 5"11" my weight is 143.3 Lbs. my waist is 35
do you know which size would fit?

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Kale, no this suit is not a semi-dry suit. Going by your measurements you would be a size medium.

Duane:

Not sure what size to get. I am 6 tall and weight 235#. I wear a size 38 Jeans and XL to XXL shirts. Do I get an XL or an XXL scuba suit?

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Duane, going by your sizes I would suggest a size 2XLarge for you.

Lina:

I need some help with sizing for Men on the 7mm wetsuits. For a 61", 30 inch waist, chest 38 and weight 155.

Arthur(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello, I would put you into the medium large.

Elizabeth:

I have an outdoor lap pool. I want a wetsuit that will keep me warm in water from 50-70 degrees. I do the side stroke and swim 600 yards daily. I have been told the 7mm wetsuit would not give me the flexibility I need to swim. Is this correct?
Thank you.

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Elizabeth, yes this suit will give you the flexibility you are looking for. This suit is made with a premium super-stretch will stretch 250% more than standard neoprene.

Bob(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

that is correct. Even a suit made using the superstretch material is going to be fairly difficult to swim in as it is designed for scuba diving where we don''t use our arms nearly as much as a swimmer would. The suits aren''t designed for that sort of use. In those temps, a swimmer generating much more heat than a diver should be able to be by comfortably in a 5mm suit.

zhou:

i dont know what size should i buy, i waist 30 weigh 145lbs,

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Zhou,when you are sizing a wetsuit or dive skin. The two most important measurements are going to be your chest/bust and waist. Height is a secondary measurement and weight is the last measurement you take into account.

fran:

scuba.com says sizes run to 3xl but isee iy only list to 2xl do they carry 3xl or not?

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Fran, yes this suit comes in a size 3XL but we are currently out-of-stock in that size till the middle of July.

Thomas:

I weight around 160 lbs and am a 64 inch tall male. 38 - 40 inch chest. What size would you recommend for me.

Arthur(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello, you would want a small.

Josh:

My measurements are 46 inch chest 36 inch waist 510 height. I know chest and waist are most important. Should i chest be the first priority then waist?

Arthur(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello, your right chest and waist are the most important measurement''s. Chest would be slightly more important.

Dejandema:

Arthur(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello, you would want to go with a XL.

Wendy:

My measurements are in the small size except I am about 10lb
heavier and only 5"tall - will the length and extra weight be a problem
if I get the small size. Also could you tell me the freight cost to
Australia.
Thank you,

Arthur(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

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Wendy:

All my measurements are small size but Im about 10lb heavier than the chart and only 5"tall - will the length and extra weight be a problem? Also could you tell me how much the freight to Australia
will be.
Thanking you.

Bob(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

The most important measurements any time you purchase a wetsuit using the manufacturer''s sizing charts will always be your waist and chest/bust measurements. The suit needs to fit your torso correctly in order to do its job properly. Keep in mind there is no such thing as a comfortable wetsuit on the surface. You want it to be snug, but not cut off circulation to your extremities. The more snug it is, the thinner the layer of water your body is heating. If its too loose you will remain warm for awhile, but eventually your body won''t be able to keep up with the greater amount of water flowing through the suit and you''ll wind up getting cold faster. After that your height is a secondary measurement. The manufacturers realize that generally speaking your boots and gloves can overlap slightly short arms and legs, or the diver can push or roll up longer sleeves and/or arms if need be. Weight is a measurement the diver can usually ignore. It really has little to no bearing what so ever on the sizing and fit of your suit. The manufacturers do not take into account muscle being more dense than fat, so based simply on fitness levels 2 people can be the exact same size but quite different in weight. This measurement should only be used if the person is literally on the fence between 2 sizes in all categories.

David:

I seem to fit between two sizes by the chart. My measurements are as follows:
1. Chest =41.5"
2. Waist = 34"
3. Height = 72"
4. Weight = 195 lbs.
Which size would you recommend?

Arthur(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello, this suit is made of an extremely stretchy neoprene so I would stick with a large. Don''t forget the tighter it is the warmer your going to be.

Jonathan:

Does the Ocean Quest 7mm wetsuit have a spine pad/zipper seal?

Arthur(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello, yes.

Jacob:

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Jacob, when you are sizing a wetsuit or dive skin. The two most important measurements are going to be your chest/bust and waist. Height is a secondary measurement and weight is the last measurement you take into account. going by your measurements you would be a size 3Xl

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